Oilers promote Howson to VP of player development

JASPER — Scott Howson has been way under the radar the last two years, but he hasn’t gone unnoticed.
The Edmonton Oilers are promoting him from his scouting and advisory role to Vice President of Player Development, the position previously held by Kelly Buchberger.
“I started talking to Peter about it three weeks ago and I really think it’s going to be critical for the organization to develop its own players,” said Howson, who was at the draft in Chicago and is part